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Chris De Luca
Chris De Luca began covering Major League Baseball in 1985. His work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, Los Angeles Times, The Sporting News and National sports daily. He has worked an an MLB analyst for ESPN and is a voting member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Young White Sox building something special on South Side
It was enough to believe this season won’t necessarily be a string of L’s for a team that hasn’t had a winning season since 2012.
White Sox righty James Shields rebounds after rough first inning on Opening Day
K.C. stacked up four runs before getting its first out, and Shields looked like he was about to ruin the eighth Opening Day start of his career.
White Sox Opening Day: Watch manager Rick Renteria discuss a new season
Renteria said what any good manager would say: “This is the first of 162 and, hopefully, beyond.”
What are the odds of a Cubs-White Sox World Series? Glad you asked
The Cubs’ odds of reaching the World Series are a respectable 12/1; the rebuilding White Sox are much farther down the list at 150/1.
Jake Arrieta update: Pitching-starved Padres reportedly join the derby
The Arrieta watch is getting almost whimsical at this point, and things took a dramatic turn Thursday.
Former Cubs prospect Ricky Nolasco reaches minor-league deal with Royals
The Royals have a need for pitching help after putting right-hander Jesse Hahn on the 60-day disabled list .
Jake Arrieta deal ‘only a phone call away,’ agent Scott Boras says
Jake Arrieta remains unemployed 22 days away from Opening Day.
Bullpen cart makes its triumphant return thanks to Arizona Diamondbacks
The White Sox were the first to use the cool little carts in 1951, though the Cleveland Indians used less-cool little red wagons a year earlier.
Cavaliers star Kevin Love details personal battle with panic attacks
Love revealed his personal battle with panic attacks — so severe, the five-time All-Star was forced out of games — in an essay he wrote.
Cardinals agree to record six-year, $26M extension with SS Paul DeJong
DeJong is 24 and will turn 25 on Aug. 2. For a little perspective for Cubs fans, shortstop Addison Russell turned 24 on Jan. 23.
Jeff Samardzija opens up about picking Cubs over NFL and that special contract
Right-hander Jeff Samardzija turned 33 in January and counts his blessings he skipped a potential NFL career to sign with the Cubs.
Watch video: Josh Allen stealing show — and Twitter — at NFL scouting combine
At one point, he threw a pass from his own 10-year line to the opponent’s 24-yard line.
Jake Arrieta sweepstakes update: Phillies moving up, Nationals may be moving on
Could a one-year deal suddenly be the best option for Jake Arrieta in this stagnant free-agent market?
New Browns GM John Dorsey tells the world he is willing to trade No. 1 pick
The Browns also have the fourth overall pick, which means this fumbling franchise has a chance to screw up two of the first five first-round picks.
Jay Cutler is a free agent and Ryan Tannehill is the Dolphins’ starter — really
Cutler turns 35 on April 29 and it’s difficult to imagine another coach having as much interest as Adam Gase.
